Director, Platforming, Pro Electric

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. • Towson, MD

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Come build something that matters. It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 48,000 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

The Job: As a Director, Platforming, Pro Electric, You’ll be part of our Towson Design Center team. You’ll get to: Own Platform Architecture in Coordination with Chief & Product Management (CGO) to Define Product Roadmap Define Modules to be Used in New Product Prior to Design Center Execution Design guide, Ensure that the re-use of components is maximized & that cost is a key driver of selection. Clearly understand product Trade-Off’s to deliver the optimized platform solution. Ensure that NPD projects are fully scoped with all SKUs in consideration. Support the portfolio optimization team to ensure that we deliver a fully refined portfolio as we progress the product lifecycle. Identify standardization opportunities within both NPD & Current Products to driver cost improvement for our products. Own Platform Integrity and Associated Module Life Cycles Maintain/build Library-Menus Identify Technology Roadmaps and Application Needs In Collaboration with Chief Engineers Platform Reporting (On Time / On Cost / On Quality) at Cross Functional Meetings Own Platform Cost Walk and Plan to Optimize Cost In Collaboration with CGO, GSC and DTV Partners; Determine Sub-Component / Module Level Product Cost Budget Collaboration with GSC (Manf., Ops, Purchasing, Eng.) on Footprint Moves & Strategies for Component Costs

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in product management, engineering , platform strategy, or technology leadership roles, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
• Influential Leader with strategic vision that knows the product line and what it takes to drive success.
• Strong decision-making capabilities, particularly with prioritizing among disparate objectives.
• Leadership experience from a global company known for innovation and engineering excellence.
• Strong communication skills – ability to develop/deliver technical presentations.
• Collaborate and build consensus with stakeholders and teams to arrive at opportunities that drive innovation.
• Ability to inspire, influence and lead cross-functional teams.
• Expert builder of internal and external relationships; inspiring leader to team, colleagues, and broader organization.
• Well versed in change management and demonstrated capability of managing change globally.
• Exceptional strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship (H1B, OPT/CPT, TN etc).

Responsibilities

• Own Platform Architecture in Coordination with Chief & Product Management (CGO) to Define Product Roadmap
• Define Modules to be Used in New Product Prior to Design Center Execution Design guide, Ensure that the re-use of components is maximized & that cost is a key driver of selection.
• Clearly understand product Trade-Off’s to deliver the optimized platform solution.
• Ensure that NPD projects are fully scoped with all SKUs in consideration.
• Support the portfolio optimization team to ensure that we deliver a fully refined portfolio as we progress the product lifecycle.
• Identify standardization opportunities within both NPD & Current Products to driver cost improvement for our products.
• Own Platform Integrity and Associated Module Life Cycles
• Maintain/build Library-Menus
• Identify Technology Roadmaps and Application Needs In Collaboration with Chief Engineers
• Platform Reporting (On Time / On Cost / On Quality) at Cross Functional Meetings
• Own Platform Cost Walk and Plan to Optimize Cost In Collaboration with CGO, GSC and DTV Partners; Determine Sub-Component / Module Level Product Cost Budget
• Collaboration with GSC (Manf., Ops, Purchasing, Eng.) on Footprint Moves & Strategies for Component Costs

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director